Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 14, 2026: These are not ‘normal world’ rates

Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 14, 2026: These are not ‘normal world’ rates

In a “normal world,” geopolitical unrest and economic uncertainty would drive bond yields lower as traders shift to “safe haven” investments. That would cause mortgage rates to fall. However, the specter of possible renewed inflation as oil prices soar in reaction to the Middle East conflict has actually pushed yields higher. According to Zillow Lender…

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Mortgage and Refinance Rates Today, February 27, 2026: Rates Under 6% Seep into Mortgage Industry

Mortgage and Refinance Rates Today, February 27, 2026: Rates Under 6% Seep into Mortgage Industry

This week, mortgage rates officially moved below 6%, although it has been widely reported elsewhere for weeks (including Yahoo Finance). According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate fell three basis points to 5.98%. Other mortgage rate aggregators have been reporting rates in the 5% range, but Freddie Mac is the official voice of…

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